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First Spider-Man 2 DS review
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TheGreenGiant
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Did anyone read it? 
The controls are problematic on the DS. While the in-game controls are responsive and quick, the hardware itself felt cramped and the buttons were tiny. After playing the game for roughly an hour my hands felt cramped and sore. Not a lot you can do about that, so lets talk about the game's controls.
The controls are straightforward and simple; the D-Pad moves Spider-Man, the Y button kicks, A punches, B is jump and also allows you to webswing. X shoots a zip line that allows you to rapidly pull yourself in the selected direction. The shoulder buttons are used to activate your specials and your "Spider Sense" engaging slow motion for a short while. The selection of your combinations occurs on the lower screen.
Other than the difficulty with the unit itself, the controls were responsive and served the game well. As the combat becomes more frantic you'll find some old-school issues crop up with the old-school gameplay. Any old school platform-gamer can tell you that well-timed bullet shots, birds, and bats are the most frustrating thing in the world. Some of the levels have you traversing train stations and skyscrapers complete with enemies who will shoot you off the side of buildings and signs that will knock you off of your perch as well. Trying to make a diagonal jump with your zip line, then bouncing directly to your left and making another diagonal jump before an enemy shoots you from a distance can add a great deal of pressure to the control scheme as it relies on the problematic D-Pad.
The controls are problematic on the DS. While the in-game controls are responsive and quick, the hardware itself felt cramped and the buttons were tiny. After playing the game for roughly an hour my hands felt cramped and sore. Not a lot you can do about that, so lets talk about the game's controls.
The controls are straightforward and simple; the D-Pad moves Spider-Man, the Y button kicks, A punches, B is jump and also allows you to webswing. X shoots a zip line that allows you to rapidly pull yourself in the selected direction. The shoulder buttons are used to activate your specials and your "Spider Sense" engaging slow motion for a short while. The selection of your combinations occurs on the lower screen.
Other than the difficulty with the unit itself, the controls were responsive and served the game well. As the combat becomes more frantic you'll find some old-school issues crop up with the old-school gameplay. Any old school platform-gamer can tell you that well-timed bullet shots, birds, and bats are the most frustrating thing in the world. Some of the levels have you traversing train stations and skyscrapers complete with enemies who will shoot you off the side of buildings and signs that will knock you off of your perch as well. Trying to make a diagonal jump with your zip line, then bouncing directly to your left and making another diagonal jump before an enemy shoots you from a distance can add a great deal of pressure to the control scheme as it relies on the problematic D-Pad.
seismologist
Banned
I've never had this hard a time picking a launch game. All the games sound pretty decent.
seismologist
Banned
Urbz DS doesn't even look have bad. Touch screen could do wonder for that game if they use it right.
FortNinety
Member
TheGreenGiant said:
That is a fucking awesome pic.
seismologist
Banned
I never played Urbz but if it's like the Sims for PC it might be enough to hold me over until Animal Crossing DS comes out.
MadOdorMachine
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TheGreenGiant said:Did anyone read it?
The controls are problematic on the DS. While the in-game controls are responsive and quick, the hardware itself felt cramped and the buttons were tiny. After playing the game for roughly an hour my hands felt cramped and sore. Not a lot you can do about that, so lets talk about the game's controls.
The controls are straightforward and simple; the D-Pad moves Spider-Man, the Y button kicks, A punches, B is jump and also allows you to webswing. X shoots a zip line that allows you to rapidly pull yourself in the selected direction. The shoulder buttons are used to activate your specials and your "Spider Sense" engaging slow motion for a short while. The selection of your combinations occurs on the lower screen.
Other than the difficulty with the unit itself, the controls were responsive and served the game well. As the combat becomes more frantic you'll find some old-school issues crop up with the old-school gameplay. Any old school platform-gamer can tell you that well-timed bullet shots, birds, and bats are the most frustrating thing in the world. Some of the levels have you traversing train stations and skyscrapers complete with enemies who will shoot you off the side of buildings and signs that will knock you off of your perch as well. Trying to make a diagonal jump with your zip line, then bouncing directly to your left and making another diagonal jump before an enemy shoots you from a distance can add a great deal of pressure to the control scheme as it relies on the problematic D-Pad.
After trying out the DS for the first time yesterday, I have to say I agree with him on the feel of the system. I was playing Metroid and it just felt awkward and too cramped. It's very uncomfortable to use the touch screen and d pad at the same time. I also kept hitting the face buttons (A B X & Y) while trying to use the touch pad. I wouldn't think there would be a problem using a traditional control scheme though (d pad and face buttons). Nintendo has always taken a lot of time to make sure their controllers are comfortable. I hope this issue gets worked out with the DS.
seismologist
Banned
MadOdorMachine said:
Have you played alot of PC FPS games? I've heard other people say they breezed right through the Metroid demo since it's just like PC mouselook controls.